MHT CET202619 April 2026Morning ShiftChemistryAminesActual
Which from following amines is obtained by Gabrial phthalimide synthesis?
Options
- AC ₆ H ₅ NH ₂
- BC ₂ H ₅ NH ₂
- C( CH ₃)₂ NH
- DC ₂ H ₅ N ( CH ₃)₂
Correct answer
B. C ₂ H ₅ NH ₂
Step-by-step solution
Gabriel phthalimide synthesis is used exclusively for the preparation of primary aliphatic amines. Phthalimide on treatment with ethanolic potassium hydroxide forms the potassium salt of phthalimide, which on heating with an alkyl halide followed by alkaline hydrolysis produces the corresponding primary amine. Aromatic primary amines like C ₆ H ₅ NH ₂ cannot be prepared by this method because aryl halides do not undergo nucleophilic substitution with the phthalimide anion. Secondary and tertiary amines like ( CH ₃)